by Stu's Dad » Sun Dec 05, 2021 10:40 pm
If they're serious about learning and are reasonably computer literate they won't go far wrong with a Boss Katana 50. They can start with it just as a plug and play and scale the output down as far as 1/2 watt - or use the headphone socket. Then if they want to grow with it, it can be connected to a computer and programmed with most of the Boss FX and EQs to fine tune the sound. It's a bit over £200 but they should be able to pick up a used one for less. Most owners stick with them but upgrade to more powerful models so they do come on the market.
There are other suitable amps like the Vox VT series or the Fender Champions but having owned them all I would say the Boss is the most versatile.
Len